New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-01

bad to tolerably good. Inc toleraDy eoou is
large class Mediocrity usual is in the majority.
Not many Of the really strong men are at their
best. Sir John Millais's pendant to his famous
"Huguenot' is entitled "Mercyi st. Bartholo-
predecessor. His portraits Of Lord Harrington and
Lord Rosebery arc both disappointing. Both fail
of rendering the frmness OF character ana dis
unction which belong to both men. Mr.. Orchard
son has painted another scene in the seemingly
endless series which began with Marriage de Con-
venance' plausible, clever but empty. The finest
portrait in the whole exhibition is Mr. Hollis OF
Mr. j. S. Morgan. 1t is masterly In touch and
strong In feeling for strong character. The same
artists portrait of,Sir George Trevelyan falls just
short Of this. The American artist Mr.. Sargent
carries off some Of the highest honors Of the year
with the picture lately described. now named
"Carnation-Lily, Lily-Rose.' This was welcomed
by the Council when seen. and hangs on the line
in the fourth gallery. 1t is to be bought by the
Academy out of the Chantry bequest. Not less
remarkable In different way is Mr.. Sargent's por-
trait of Mrs. Payfair on the line in the great
gallery It is O real tour de force in its dealing
with the difficulties which the subject offered him.
People are already saying that Mr.. Sargent may be
the man long waited for who can paint women.
Sir Frederick Leighton has five pictures, learned
and popular as ever. Mr.. Fildes distinguished
himself by delightful portrait of his wife.
Among Mr.. Herkomers portraits that Of Sir Ed
ward Watldn is fine example Of the uncompro-
missing transfer of hard facts to canvas
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Alma Taoema's Women of Amphissa." This is
one of his largest canvases, crowded with fgures,
including portraits of Miss Mary Anderson and
other women less known. 1t 10 remarkable for its
composition, luminous and admirable in handling
in color and in effect.
The sculpture gallery contains marble bust of
Mrs. Henry White by the French artist, M. Carries,
which the first English sculptor calls the finest
seen for many years 1t is singularly faithful as q
likeness of very hgn quality work of art,
and admirable in its dignity and delIcacy. The
bust of Countess de Grey, by the same artist, is
equally fine in different way. Another
French sculptor, NJ. Beer, sends
named terra Gotta bust of Mrs. James
Brown Potter, spirited, lifelike and original in
treatment. Mr.. Boehm, who sends 10 the Grosvenor
one IF several new busts of the Queen which he
has been engaged for the jubilee year. sgnalizes
himself at the Academy by magnificent marble
group, life size, OF young bull and herdsman This
sin gle work would redeem English sculpture from
the reputation of sterility If only Mr. Boehm were
an Euglishman.
The Grosvenor Gallery was opened for a private
view this morning. Unlike the Academy, 1t is
thought to fall rather behind the general excel
lence of last years exhibition 1t contains, how
ever, some of the best work ever done by the
best men who have given celebrity to the Grosvenor
IL . a. sc D..
is a triumph His THE Baleful Head" is even a
finer example of this painters habit OF creating
difficulties in order to vanquish them. His portrait
of his daughter is beautiful dream. Academi-
clans complain that their new associate should
have sent four works TO the Grosvenor and none
to Burlington House. Mr. Watts. also unrepre-
sented at the Academy, contributes TO
Sir Coutts Lindsay's collection The Judg-
ment of Paris" The subject is
treated with rare refinement aud is purely poetic
In purpose. Mr.. Alma Tadema, who scarcely sue
ceeded in finishing his great work at the
Academy. sends nothing TO Bond-st.. but two
charming little pictures are here by his wife
and daughter They are very unlike each
other and unlike Mr. Tadema himself. Mr.. Alfred
Parsons is in great force at both exhibitions with
landscapes HIS Going Westward" at the Gros-
venor in a style novel for him. but is drawn and
c0lored with sureness that never fails him. Sir
John Milass portrait of Lord Esher makes up for
some of his shortcomings elsewhere Mr. Rich
mond, Mr Herkomer Mr. Holl and Mr.. Collier all
send excellent portraits. Mr.. Golfers portrait of
Mr.. Toole is a capital lIkepess of that popular
median-painted for his friend Mr.. Irving.
Neither exhibition shows any very striking
departure in art The Academy, however, has
made an effort not wholly unsuccessful to regain
the hold on the public which has been so much
shaken.
The two private views together. though the
events of the season. have not lessened the throng
at ChrIstie's to view the marvellous Gaipsborough
and other masterpieces of tho Graham Collection
which was sold to-day.
Mrs. Potter has concluded an agreement for the
purchase of the English and American acting
nights of the latest Partisan success. Made
moisee de Bressier." NJ. Albert Delpit. the
author of this piece, is American by
birth and halls from New-Urleans. The play is
thought TO be a strong one. 1t is a drama rather
| than a comedy might be inferred from it's pro-
duction at the AmbIgu Theatre. Mrs. Potter may
bring it out in London this season, probably under
| a shorter title.
| clever comedy, THE Alderman" in part
adapted from the French by Mr.. James Mortimer,
was produced yesterday at matinee at the Cri-
duotion of an American heroine whose American
humOr and diction contributed much to the success
| of the piece. G. W. s.
SCHNAEBELES BACK IN PARIS.